socially

adverb

so·​cial·​ly ˈsō-sh(ə-)lē How to pronounce socially (audio)
1
: in a social manner
2
: with respect to society
3
: by or through society

Examples of socially in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For years now, the growth of esports has been one of the defining stories of entertainment – financially, socially, and culturally. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 14 May 2024 There is also a lot more poverty and socially vulnerable populations in those Southern states, Brooks said. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for socially 

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Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of socially was in 1621

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“Socially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socially. Accessed 20 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

socially

adverb
so·​cial·​ly ˈsōsh-(ə-)lē How to pronounce socially (audio)
1
: in a social manner
birds living socially together
2
: with respect to society
socially disadvantaged

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